Natural Sciences

In your doctoral research, you will translate current scientific issues into research projects and, through independent research, contribute to the advancement of knowledge in your area of research at an international level.

The submission deadline for the summer semester 2025 for this doctoral program starts on December 1, 2024 and ends on April 30, 2025.

Applications submitted after this deadline will not be processed!

Doctoral candidates acquire the qualification for scientific work in a research area of the natural sciences through comprehensive and in-depth training. They are enabled to translate current scientific questions into research projects and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their subject at an international level through independent research. They also acquire the prerequisites for critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of complex ideas in the respective subject area. Graduates are qualified as junior staff for scientific research in university and non-university areas and are thus able to contribute to the development of the knowledge society within academic and professional contexts.

Visit the website of the NAWI faculty for further information on the doctoral program.

Before applying for admission: Find a supervisor and a topic for your dissertation project.

You have not yet found a supervisor and/or selected a topic for your dissertation? Then read our tips for preparing for the doctorate here.

Step 1: Fill out and gather the necessary documents, including the supervision agreement and application for admission to doctoral studies.

You can find the required forms on the information page of the dean's office.
Information on other required documents (e.g. degree certificates) can be found in our Admission Guide.

Please note: Different language certificates apply to this doctoral programme! If you want to complete this doctorate in English, a language level of B1 is sufficient, which you can prove by providing a secondary school leaving certificate with English as one of the subjects.

Step 2: Complete the online application.